Meeting people in a new city

@JenBth (75)
United States
August 27, 2009 6:43pm CST
I recently moved with my boyfriend to a new city a little under 500 miles from where I have lived my whole life. We don't know anyone and everyone we work with is really out of our age-range. It seems like it would be a lot easier if we were single, or even if we knew just one person. Any ideas how to meet people in a new city?
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• United States
28 Aug 09
Well I've met people through craigslist before. If you go to the 'strictly platonic' section its a place for people in your area to go to meet new people and make friends. Of course I would advice you to be careful and only meet them in public places, but I have a friend I've hung out with 4 or 5 times that I met off craigslist, so there are safe people out there. There is also a great site called 'Meetup.com'. That one is for meeting people in your area, like legitimate groups that are interested in same things you are. Usually there are couples groups too where couples get together. So you might want to check those things out. Good luck :)
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11 Oct 09
Well, it is very easy to meet people in new city. =) Just simply go to city center and you will discover them yourself. But if I were you, I will 'observe' at the very first sight about the people's culture and also the common thought of them upon new people, as I am new member of the city. Some of them are very happy to know one more person in this very world, while the other don't appreciate that much. As for me, I really enjoy knowing one new person each day. =)
• United States
28 Aug 09
Maybe you could see if there are any groups or clubs you can join? If you have a dog?, I know there are dog clubs around, or cat groups, etc. You can always invite some neighbors over regardless of age, they might know people your age, and you might by chance like them anyway. Do you exercise? There is always the gyms or spa's to meet people. It's hard when I don't know too much about you and your boyfriend and what you like to do. Think of the things you both like to do and take it from there. Hope it works out for you.
@taztheone (1721)
• India
28 Aug 09
Meeting new people can be fun. rather than trying to meet someone, let the situation creates the chances. It wont be advisable to bump into someone & its better to wait so that someone will bump into you which will be a far more better option!!
• Malaysia
2 Sep 09
I think you can always start with the clubs or any societies that you are interested in. You can even start to sign up for a dance or music class or any classes that you are interested in. From there, I am sure you can know a lot of friends.